The Deputy Commissioner of Chandpur, Mohammad Mohsin Uddin, requested the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock to regulate Hilsa prices in Chandpur and neighboring districts due to rising prices driven by unscrupulous traders. Following this, the Cabinet Division presented the proposal to the Chief Advisor, who approved it in June 2025. The regulation aims to prevent price manipulation by syndicates and make Hilsa affordable for the general public while considering fishermen’s costs. The move covers several coastal districts where Hilsa is caught and traded.